Presentations
Big Data, Big Whoop
Two nationally-recognized data experts demonstrate how targeting and other data- driven approaches are critical to winning your next battle.
Introduction: Amy Jo Fisher, Montana Association of REALTORS®
Speakers: Sara Fagen, Partner, DDC Advocacy, Washington,D.C.
Todd Carpenter, Managing Director Analystics, NAR
REALTOR® Backed Candidates—Tales from the crypt
Learn how to vet and support the most effective REALTOR® candidates. Speakers will touch on what to do when RPAC-backed candidates go south and how to explain friendly incumbent support. Then, a moderated panel will discuss cases where REALTOR®-backed candidate support has gone well and awry. Learn from your peers how to back the right candidates.
Introduction: Gerry Allen, Managing Director, NAR Campaign Services
Moderator: Ryan Castle, Charleston TridentAssociation of REALTORS®
Speaker: Alastair Macaulay, Partner, Cornerstone Solutions, LLC, North Carolina
Maintaining Credibility and Stability in the Face of Uncertainty
When faced with a crisis, how you respond can be the difference between success and failure. Joel Sawyer, Senior Vice President of Push Digital, will talk about his experiences in key political positions and what to do and what not to do in a crisis.
Introduction: Ryan Castle, Charleston TridentAssociation of REALTORS®
Speaker: Joel Sawyer, Senior Vice President, Push Digital, South Carolina
The Next Big Environmental Issue and What It Means for Real Estate
Dramatic weather patterns and storm-driving disasters have given rise to new policies, programs and regulations—many directly impact land use and private property rights. Hear from stakeholders who are putting “climate change” front and center, what this means for the real estate market and how it affects your community.
Introduction: Katrina Spaulding, Vermont REALTORS®
Speakers: Dr. Nicole Khan, Rutgers University, Institute of Marine and Coastal Science
Kelli Walker, Sr. Director Government Affairs, New Orleans Metro Association of REALTORS®
NAR Legal Issues Update
Find out what legal threats are on the horizon and how associations, including
NAR, are working to protect REALTOR® interests.
Introduction: Jaclyn Dearien, Colorado Association of REALTORS®
Speaker: Ralph Holmen, Associate General Counsel, NAR
Institute Welcome & Overview to NAR REALTOR® Party Day
NAR welcomes the GADs to Burlington and introduces an afternoon of hands-on information and GAD experiences using NAR programs. This session will also include an overview of NAR’s State and Local Independent Expenditure Program.
Speakers: Walt Witek, Senior Vice President, NAR Community and Political Affairs
Nathan Gorton, 2013-2014 GAD Chair, Washington REALTORS®
Gerry Allen, Managing Director, NAR Campaign Services
Julienne Uhlich, Manager, NAR Campaign Services
How you Doin’—Measuring the Effectiveness of your Government Affairs Program
Ensuring that your key stakeholders have a clear understanding of the value your government relations efforts requires effective measurement and communication.
Hear about these best-in-class strategies to put metrics on your accomplishments and to make sure your government affairs program is the best it can be.
Introduction: Jenny Reese, Nevada Association of REALTORS®
Speaker: Piper Evans, Manager, Government Relations Practice, Public Affairs Council, Washington, D.C.
It’s a Numbers Game—Using Housing Stats to Open Doors, Make Your Point and Be a Hero
Florida Association of REALTORS®’ Chief Economist and and their Director of
Political Operations discuss using housing data for maximum impact with members and legislators. In addition, a representative from REALTOR® Property Resource (RPR) will demonstrate the user-friendly reporting tool that’s already at your fingertips. Afterwards, RPR staff will be available in the lobby to help you create compelling reports on your communities that really pack a punch.
Introduction: Derek Ramsay, Kansas City Regional Association of REALTORS® Moderator: Bill Malkasian, VP, Political and Strategic Planning, NAR Panelists: John Tuccillo, Chief Economist, Florida REALTORS®
John Rothell, Director of Political Operations, Florida REALTORS®
Karen France, VP, REALTOR® Property Resource
Placemaking: Transforming Public Spaces into Vibrant Community Places
Explore this thing called Placemaking and what it could mean for you and your association. Then hear about the role of Placemaking in a mixed-use development project taking place a few miles away in Burlington. Finally, see how NAR can help you initiate Placemaking in your community.
Introduction: Holly Moskerintz, Community Affairs Representative, NAR
Speakers: Kate Rube, Project for Public Spaces, New York
Tim McKenzie, South Burlington Realty Company, Vermont
The Word from the Hill — NAR Government Affairs and Candidate Support
Update
NAR’s Deputy Chief Lobbyist and NAR’s Vice President of Federal Disbursements and Political Programs will give an overview of the hot topics in Washington, as well as the process and rationale for NAR’s support of federal candidates. Q & A will follow.
Introduction: Matthew Leger, REALTOR®Association of the Palm Beaches
Speakers: Jamie Gregory, Deputy Chief Lobbyist, NAR
Scott Reiter, Vice President Federal Disbursements and Political
Programs, NAR
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